04/06/2026
Ragusa is one of Sicily’s most elegant surprises.
Set in the island’s southeast, the city has two souls: Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla, its historic Baroque heart.
Rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, Ibla is now part of the UNESCO-listed late Baroque towns of the Val di Noto, with noble palaces, quiet stairways, hidden corners and the spectacular Cathedral of San Giorgio overlooking the main square.
But Ragusa is more than architecture. It is a place to experience Sicily with depth: refined cuisine, countryside estates, nearby wine routes, and a slower, more intimate atmosphere than the island’s most famous destinations.
Ragusa offers something rare: beauty, culture and authenticity, all wrapped in southern Sicilian light.